I can't imagine not using a belt clip. How do you get your phone out of your front pocket when it is under your harness and you are on a tower? I take the belt clip and clip it onto the front of my harness so that it is still accessible.
On Sun, Dec 21, 2014 at 8:32 AM, Mike Hammett via Af <af@afmug.com> wrote: > Maybe it's a regional thing? > > > > ----- > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > http://www.ics-il.com > > ------------------------------ > *From: *"Darin Steffl via Af" <af@afmug.com> > *To: *af@afmug.com > *Sent: *Sunday, December 21, 2014 9:30:44 AM > > *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] OT Oh holy oracle of AF > > Mike, > > The only guys I know that use belt clips to hold their phone are at wispa > shows. In my everyday life, I know almost no one that have a phone in a > holster or clip. Most everyone I know including many women put the phone in > their front pocket as I do myself. Those who sit on their phone in their > back pocket need some help. > > On Sunday, December 21, 2014, Mike Hammett via Af <af@afmug.com> wrote: > >> haha >> >> This is the type I usually use. >> >> >> http://www.seidioonline.com/lg-google-nexus-5-convert-value-pack-black-p/bd5-hkr4lgn5.htm >> >> >> >> ----- >> Mike Hammett >> Intelligent Computing Solutions >> http://www.ics-il.com >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From: *"Jeremy via Af" <af@afmug.com> >> *To: *af@afmug.com >> *Sent: *Sunday, December 21, 2014 9:01:03 AM >> *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] OT Oh holy oracle of AF >> >> ...but check out the awesome belt clips that they are making for these >> newer generation phones! >> http://img.tvc-mall.com/uploads/details/MLC-N9005-07-6.jpg >> >> ...or you could always go the holster route... >> http://www.gizmocrazed.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/163.jpg >> >> On Sun, Dec 21, 2014 at 7:33 AM, Mike Hammett via Af <af@afmug.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I'm not sure the phone placement would lessen the harassment. >>> >>> Most guys I know use a belt clip (even outside of the IT industry). >>> >>> *shrugs* >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- >>> Mike Hammett >>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>> http://www.ics-il.com >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From: *"Jeff Broadwick - Lists via Af" <af@afmug.com> >>> *To: *af@afmug.com >>> *Sent: *Sunday, December 21, 2014 8:01:23 AM >>> *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] OT Oh holy oracle of AF >>> >>> I put mine in my pocket all the time. If I even thought about using the >>> belt clip, the three women (wife and two teen daughters) would harass me >>> mercilessly! >>> >>> Jeff Broadwick >>> ConVergence Technologies, Inc. >>> 312-205-2519 Office >>> 574-220-7826 Cell >>> jbroadw...@converge-tech.com >>> >>> On Dec 21, 2014, at 8:34 AM, Mike Hammett via Af <af@afmug.com> wrote: >>> >>> Who puts phones in their pockets? Women put theirs in their purse or >>> leave them in random places where they are not so you can't possibly reach >>> them and men use cases\holsters that go on their belt. >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- >>> Mike Hammett >>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>> http://www.ics-il.com >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From: *"Sean Heskett via Af" <af@afmug.com> >>> *To: *af@afmug.com >>> *Sent: *Sunday, December 21, 2014 12:31:51 AM >>> *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] OT Oh holy oracle of AF >>> >>> When I saw the 6+ at the Apple Store I thought it was way over >>> sized...especially since it wouldn't fit in pants pockets. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Saturday, December 20, 2014, Tushar Patel via Af <af@afmug.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Did you try and/or considered 6 plus? >>>> >>>> I am considering 6 plus, I don't need to carry iPad ( mainly for >>>> reading). >>>> >>>> Tushar >>>> >>>> >>>> On Dec 20, 2014, at 10:05 PM, Sean Heskett via Af <af@afmug.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Just upgraded to an iphone6 and I love it. It was a little big at >>>> first compared to my 5s but now I don't think I could go back. >>>> >>>> The only reason I say it's "big" is because sometimes it's hard to use >>>> one handed and stretch your thumb all the way to the top of the screen. >>>> Nothing else about the phone is big...it's actually very slim when in my >>>> pocket etc. >>>> >>>> We use AT&T because they have the best coverage and speeds in NW CO. >>>> >>>> >>>> Sean >>>> >>>> >>>> On Saturday, December 20, 2014, Chuck McCown via Af <af@afmug.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Huge holiday discussion at my house. Two members of the family >>>>> need new phones. >>>>> >>>>> I have never been a big Apple fan but the only smart phone I have ever >>>>> owned is an iPhone 4. >>>>> Still have it. Charge it once a week. Fat, dumb and happy. >>>>> >>>>> Wife uses a Samsung Galaxy Infuse and needs a new phone. >>>>> I have some kids that have iPhones and we all like the find friends >>>>> apps so we can spy on each other. >>>>> One kid has lost his phone and needs a new one. That kid and my wife >>>>> are shopping for phones and plans. Kid is OK with Apple products. His >>>>> mother has anxiety about leaving Android. Kinda like I want her to vote >>>>> Democrat or join PETA... >>>>> >>>>> (Which is totally weird as I associate Apple with Birkenstock wearing, >>>>> Dreadlocks, Cigarette Smoking, BA degrees, Wine, Liberal, Democrat, Tree >>>>> Hugger and folks that use crystals to align their chakras). >>>>> >>>>> We are all on a pay as you go “mobile value share” plan with AT&T. >>>>> >>>>> No matter what we decide I get to pay. The new phones are pretty >>>>> expensive. But they will amortize depending on the plan. >>>>> Too lazy to even attempt to understand the plans from the different >>>>> carriers, the different phones, etc etc. >>>>> >>>>> I have used less than 0.01 GB of data in the last month. Phone are >>>>> for talking on. But I realize that my buggy whip factory stock is >>>>> probably >>>>> worthless too. So my opinion as to features is irrelevant as I still read >>>>> books printed on plant matter. (I do like the built in camera and a solar >>>>> panel orientation and location app) (And a hymn book...) >>>>> >>>>> But I would like to get a good value. I care more about price than >>>>> features or OS. Not so the rest of the clan. (As in Scottish Clan, OK, >>>>> not Klan). So if anyone can help me pick a direction It would be >>>>> appreciated. >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > > -- > Darin Steffl > Minnesota WiFi > www.mnwifi.com > 507-634-WiFi > <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook > <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> > > >
